Isla San Gallán (
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Geography | |
Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 13°50′20″S 76°27′01″W / 13.83889°S 76.45028°W |
Area | 9.32 km2 (3.60 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Region | Ica |
Additional information | |
Time zone |
San Gallán Island, also known as Sangayán Island, is a Peruvian island located in the Pacific Ocean, 5,2 km west off Paracas Peninsula, separated from it by El Boquerón strait. [1] The island lies within Paracas District, Pisco Province, region of Ica; and is also part of Paracas National Reserve.
San Gallán Island has an area of 9,32 km² (4,5 km long, 3,85 km wide) and is located at 13º 50’ S, 76º 27’ W in the Pacific Ocean. [2] At 0,5 km northwest of the island, the Mentiroso Islets can be seen. [1] The main elevation of the island is located at La Viuda Hill (412 m). [3]
The island's arid climate is influenced by the presence of the cold waters of the Humboldt Current. [1] The island has a lighthouse with a light that can be seen from 20 miles. [1]
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Isla San Gallán (
Spanish) | |
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Geography | |
Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 13°50′20″S 76°27′01″W / 13.83889°S 76.45028°W |
Area | 9.32 km2 (3.60 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Region | Ica |
Additional information | |
Time zone |
San Gallán Island, also known as Sangayán Island, is a Peruvian island located in the Pacific Ocean, 5,2 km west off Paracas Peninsula, separated from it by El Boquerón strait. [1] The island lies within Paracas District, Pisco Province, region of Ica; and is also part of Paracas National Reserve.
San Gallán Island has an area of 9,32 km² (4,5 km long, 3,85 km wide) and is located at 13º 50’ S, 76º 27’ W in the Pacific Ocean. [2] At 0,5 km northwest of the island, the Mentiroso Islets can be seen. [1] The main elevation of the island is located at La Viuda Hill (412 m). [3]
The island's arid climate is influenced by the presence of the cold waters of the Humboldt Current. [1] The island has a lighthouse with a light that can be seen from 20 miles. [1]
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